Movement of goods when waybill is expired...

Hi Shashidhar,

This is a common challenge when the original eWay Bill (EWB) validity expires before the goods reach the destination or get delivered.

Key points about expired eWay Bills and movement of goods:

1. Validity of E-Way Bill:

   • An eWay Bill is generally valid for 1 day for every 100 km (or part thereof) from the date of generation.

   • If the goods are not delivered within this period, the EWB expires and cannot be used for movement.

2. What to do if EWB expires while goods are with transporter?

   • The transporter cannot deliver the goods as per law without a valid eWay Bill.

   • The goods cannot be moved further or delivered on an expired eWay Bill.

3. Possible solutions:

   • Option 1: Generate a new eWay Bill for the movement of goods from the transporter’s place to your location.

     • Since the goods are already with the transporter, you (the recipient) can raise a Delivery Challan (DC) to document the movement from the transporter’s place to your premises.

     • Based on this DC, you can generate a new eWay Bill for the onward movement.

   • Option 2: Ask the supplier to cancel the original eWay Bill (if possible) and raise a fresh supply with a new eWay Bill — but usually, once the goods are dispatched, cancellation may not be feasible or allowed.

4. Documentation:

   • As the purchaser, prepare a Delivery Challan specifying the goods being moved from the transporter’s warehouse to your premises.

   • Generate a new eWay Bill in your name for this movement based on the DC.

   • Transporter can then deliver goods against this valid eWay Bill.

5. Note:

   • Always ensure to generate eWay Bills timely to avoid expiry.

   • Movement of goods without valid eWay Bill is an offence and may attract penalties.

Summary for your case:

• Yes, you can raise a Delivery Challan for the movement of goods from the transporter’s place (warehouse) to your location.

• Then generate a new eWay Bill against this Delivery Challan.

• This will allow the transporter to deliver goods legally without penalty.